2011 Opel Zafira vs. 2011 Mazda 5
To start off, both 2011 Opel Zafira and 2011 Mazda 5 were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Opel Zafira is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Opel Zafira (238 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 2011 Mazda 5. (113 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Opel Zafira should accelerate faster than 2011 Mazda 5.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2011 Opel Zafira (320 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mazda 5. (165 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Opel Zafira will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mazda 5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Opel Zafira | 2011 Mazda 5 | |
| Make | Opel | Mazda |
| Model | Zafira | 5 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4585 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1615 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 60 L |
